KEC
1/23/2019 - 8:45 PM

Homebrew Commands

Homebrew Commands

COMMANDDESCRIPTION
installInstall formula
uninstall / rm / removeUninstall formula
reinstallUninstall and then install formula
updateFetch the newest version of Homebrew and all formulae
upgradeUpgrade outdated, unpinned brews
searchDisplay all locally available formulae for brewing
list / lsList all files in the Homebrew prefix not installed by Homebrew
pruneRemove dead symlinks from the Homebrew prefix
cleanupFor all installed or specific formulae, remove any older versions from the cellar
doctorCheck your system for potential problems
tapMigrate tapped formulae from symlink-based to directory-based structure
unlinkRemove symlinks for formula from the Homebrew prefix

complete list of commands